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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,147.20 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,147.20 and 302.61 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,147.20 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,147.20 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,147.20 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 347,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,154.19/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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